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El Niño, Mexico

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8,999 Population 11/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
El Niño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area787.0 sq mi (2,038.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates32.5075°N, 116.7919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,634 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 143 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 85 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 140 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 146 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 105 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 130 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 143 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 149 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 129 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 124 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 148 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 103 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 109 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 129 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 62 km
Jun 12, 2005 10km ESE of Anza, CA M5.2 116 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 108 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 143 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 146 km
Sep 19, 2009 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 48 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 64 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 16 km
2002 PINES 65,407 74 km
2003 PARADISE 55,995 78 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 89 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 14 km
2003 COYOTE 19,215 100 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 70 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 29 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 27 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 94 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 12 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 82 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 33 km
1987 PALOMAR 10,256 94 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 13 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 75 km
1996 HARMONY 9,289 75 km
2004 MATAGUAY 9,087 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in

El Niño has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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